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Two Keys to the Success of One $46 Million Dollar Company

In our opinion, there are two primary keys to the $46 million dollar success of America’s Test Kitchen. One is research. ATK uses research to find the best recipes and cooking equipment. It uses research to test its findings with its customers. And it uses research to find out how successfully its customers use its

In our opinion, there are two primary keys to the $46 million dollar success of America’s Test Kitchen. One is research. ATK uses research to:

  • Find the best recipes and cooking equipment
  • Test its findings with its customers
  • Find out how successfully its customers use its products

The whole approach is as scientific as publishing can be.

The second key is a sophisticated marketing and delivery system. The same information is packaged and repackaged in different formats. Some people prefer books, some the Web, some magazines. No matter how you like your information, ATK can deliver. And their database marketing system does an excellent job of making sure everyone has every opportunity to buy the products best suited to them.

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There are lessons for every publisher in the ATK experience.

To get the full story on Chris Kimball and America’s Test Kitchen, check out the Mequoda Case Study on America’s Test Kitchen.

By Don Nicholas

Founder & Executive Publisher

Don Nicholas serves as Executive Publisher for Food Gardening Network and GreenPrints. He is responsible for all creative, technical, and financial aspects of these multiplatform brands. As senior member of the editorial team, he provides structural guidance, sets standards, and coordinates activities with the technology and business teams. Don is an active gardener whose favorite crops include tomatoes, basil, blueberries, and corn. He and his wife Gail live and work in southern Massachusetts surrounded by forests, family farms, cranberry bogs, and nearby beaches. Don is also the Founder of Mequoda Systems, LLC, which operates and supports numerous online communities including I Like Crochet, I Like Knitting, and We Like Sewing.

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